Board of Elections for New Castle County

BOARD OF ELECTIONS FOR NEW CASTLE COUNTY Carvel State Office Building 820 N French Street Wilmington, Delaware 19801

MINUTES FROM BOARD MEETING APRIL 26, 2007

Members Present: Mr. Steele Mr. Austin Mr. Brady Mr. Lanouette Mrs. Dudlek Mr. Sterling Mr. Krzyzanowski

Mrs. Manlove, Administrative Director Mr. Sholl, Deputy Administrative Director Mrs. Rodgers, Election Office Manager

1. Mr. Steele called the meeting to order. Mr. Brady made a motion to approve the minutes from the March 6, 2007, meeting. Mr. Sterling seconded the motion. Motion passed unanimously.

2. Due to the absence of the Secretary, Mr. Sterling made a motion to appoint Mr. Lanouette as Acting Secretary. Mr. Krzyzanowski seconded the motion. Motion passed unanimously.

3. Mrs. Manlove reported that the canvassed results were the same as the election night results and it was a clean election. We had minor machine problems and few voter complaints, both of which were handled quickly. Mr. Sterling recommended the Brandywine School District referendum be certified. Mr. Brady seconded the motion. Motion passed unanimously.

4. Mrs. Manlove reviewed the Financial Report for the previous month as well as other financial information:  Energy costs will require more money.  We are in the process of leasing a printer to replace the HP8100.  We have requested additional School Election funds from the Commissioner’s Office for the Red Clay Referendum.

5. Corrections to voter records:

 Mr. Austin moved that the 178 names on the “Moved from State” list dated April 26, 2007, be removed from the voter rolls. Mr. Sterling seconded the motion. Motion passed unanimously.  Mr. Brady moved that the 684 names on the “Address Verification” list dated April 26, 2007, be removed from the voter rolls. Mrs. Dudlek seconded the motion. Motion passed unanimously. Minutes, Board Meeting April 26, 2007 Page 2

 Mr. Sterling moved that the 6 names be removed from the voter records as personally requested. Mr. Brady seconded the motion. Motion passed unanimously.  Mr. Austin moved that the 20 requested birthdate changes be made. Mr. Brady seconded the motion. Motion passed unanimously.

6. Mrs. Manlove reviewed the slight decrease in the voter registration rolls due to the removal programs as well as the number of voters removed following receipt of the Deceased List from Vital Statistics as well as through obituaries and written requests. Processing and filing are current.

7. Mrs. Manlove informed the Board of the following upcoming elections and voting machine demonstrations:

 April 26 – William Penn High School  April 28 – Elsmere  April 28 – Trustees of New Castle Common  May 3 - William Penn High School  May 5 – Townsend  May 8 – School Board Members  May 10 – St. Ann’s School Student Council  May 17 – Red Clay CSD Referendum  May 22 – Cedar Lane ES Principal for a Day  May 24 – Brandywine High School Class Officers  June 19 – Ironworkers Local 451

8. Mr. Sholl discussed the activity on the Department’s website.

9. Mrs. Manlove shared staff training sessions with the Board.  April – State training for entire statewide staff by Election Center in Dover  Election Center CERA program – Barbara should complete this fiscal year

10. Mrs. Manlove informed the board of the number of address verification cards mailed from January, 2007 through April, 2007.

11. Mrs. Manlove updated the Board on upcoming staff travel:  July – Ft. Myers, FL – Barbara Lippincott – Election Center Course  August 7-11 – New Orleans – Mrs. Manlove, Mr. Sholl and Barbara Lippincott – Election Center Convention

12. The Board was informed the Governor sent a letter to our Congressional Delegation regarding HR811 and SB559. Minutes, Board Meeting April 26, 2007 Page 3

13. So that the Board can certify the School Board and the Red Clay elections, Mr. Brady made a motion to change the next Board Meeting to Tuesday, May 22. Mr. Lanouette seconded the motion. Motion passed unanimously.

14. Mr. Sterling moved the meeting be adjourned. Mr. Brady seconded the motion. Motion passed unanimously.

Respectfully submitted,

Paul F. Lanouette Acting Secretary

Next Meeting: Tuesday, May 22, 2007